K-12 News

     The Oswego City School District Board of Education met on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Education Center.

     The Oswego City School District Board of Education recognized retiring Oswego High School Social Studies teacher Patricia Runeari during the regular board meeting on Nov. 13. Runeari has served the education needs of students in the Oswego City School District for more than 27 years. Among those congratulating the newest district retiree were board president John Dunsmoor; board member and former teaching colleague Tom DeCastro; and superintendent of schools Bill Crist.

     For complete story regarding the Nov. 13 OSCD Board of Education meeting, click here: OCSD Board of Education meeting.

     More than 200 youths from Oswego County school districts convened at SUNY Oswego for the eighth annual Youth Employment Summit Nov. 7 to learn about the many career choices that await them.

Students in Mary Annal's pre-school (4-year-old class) at Trinity Catholic school prepare for their upcoming "Grandparents and Special Friend Day" to be held Nov. 14, 15 16 and 19. From left, are Hannah Garner, Olivia Kurilovitch, and Rowan Miller.

Oswego Middle School seventh grader Emily Bradshaw continues on "Emily's Mission" to address the needs of homeless children and teenagers in the Oswego area. She has been seeking donations to aid in this need. Donations have been generous from individuals, businesses and organizations. Emily (second from right) made the first distribution presentation to the Oswego Middle School as she gathered with social worker Chalet Dewey-Flint, Oswego Middle School Principal Mary Beth Fierro and Superintendent of Schools Bill Crist.

     Fitzgibbons Insurance owner John Fitzgibbons (right) joins in a celebration of success by Oswego High School student-athletes. Named "Fitzgibbons Insurance Athletes of the Month" for September were Lady Buc senior soccer center-midfielder Liz Michaud and junior football running back-defensive back Alex Makin. They were joined by Oswego Athletic Director Mike Conners and Buc Booster President Judy Queale-Dunsmoor.

     Each student-athlete received a $25 gift certificate to the Office Restaurant.

     Novelis and Fitzhugh Park Elementary School have become partners this year as the "Novelis Neighbor Project" is in full swing.

     The Oswego High School Lady Bucs varsity volleyball team will continue its season as the Class A Section III Champion has advanced to state regional action.

     On Saturday, the OHS cross country teams traveled to Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School to compete in the Section III Championships.
     Conditions were less than ideal for cross country racing with temperatures in the 30s and rain along with sleet.
     The girls raced first over the challenging 5-kilometer course.
     Lainey Celeste finished first for the Lady Bucs as she raced to a 22:56.2 clocking.
     Kyra O'Gorman was next 24:01.3, followed by Chloe Patterson 24:52.5, Meg LiVoti 25:25.4, Mallory Gordon 26:33.9 and Kaela Shafer ran her last race as a   Lady Buc improved her time on the VVS course by 30 seconds.
     "All the girls improved their time today from running on the same course almost two months ago," Coach Dan Greene said. "This is amazing considering the   race conditions between the weather and sloppy course."
     The team finished in 10th place just two points behind the ninth place squad.
     Matt DiFabio was the first Buc runner to cross the finish line for the boys. DiFabio ran 20:59.3.
     Patrick Baer was next as he crossed the finish line in 21:02.4 followed by Jim Dillon 23:11.2 and Paul Oleyourryk 23:53.1
     Shafer, DiFabio and Dillon completed their OHS cross country careers and will be missed next year.
     These three were instrumental in a successful season.
     Both Coach Talamo and Coach Greene thank them for their dedication to the cross country program.